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THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF UNC COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
June-August 2013
UAD links with UNC
To share different academic
resources, the University of Nueva
Caceres (UNC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
the University of Ahmad Dhalan
(UAD),Yogyakarta, Indonesia last
June 19 at the UNC Conference
Room.
In the said MOU, both
schools will have joint undertakings
such as joint research activities,
faculty and student exchange, joint
seminars and academic meetings.
According to Dr. Elizabeth
Maniquiz, Dean of the College of
Business and Accountancy, the following would be the benefits of UNC
in the signing of MOU: research collaboration; sharing of talents and
culture and widening of horizons.
In the signing of the said
memorandum, UNC was represented by Dr. Lourdes S. Anonas, Executive Vice President, and I. R. Saiful
Huda, Vice Rector, for the University
of Ahmad Dhalan. (Bap Bap)
Student representatives and administrative personnel of UAD who are actively involved
in the International Community Engagement Program with UNC.
Enrollment up by 4.43%
Don Jaime Hernandez’ lifesize monument stands as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge
for the Bicolandia in front of the four pillars of the JH building.
UNC pays tribute to
its Founder
Bannering
the
theme,
“The Founder’s Legacy: Quality
Education for Life”, the UNC community celebrates its Founder’s
Day in commemoration of Dr. Jaime Hernandez, Sr. last July 11.
The raising of the Philippine Flag and Department colors started the whole-day activities. Thanks giving mass was held
at the University chapel to give
thanks to the heirloom brought in
by our founder. It was followed by
a parade at the University campus.
A floral offering as a fitting
tribute to the founder was joined
in by the different academic
departments, faculty clubs and
student
organizations.
Other
activities in the morning included
the documentary video presentation
about the founder and book
launching of “Dr. Jaime Hernandez:
A Biographical Sketch”.
The afternoon and evening
activities consisted of various fun
recreational games, and broadwaytype of show at the Sports Palace.
Mass induction of University Student
Government, College Boards and
FSO Officers were also conducted.
In spite of the competition among different colleges and universities,
University of Nueva Caceres managed to be one of the most populous universities in the Bicol Region.
As of July 15, UNC Collegiate level has 4, 596 total number of population or a 4.43% increase from the previous school year with only 4, 403.
The following are the departments with biggest population of students:
College of Business and Accountancy - 1, 351; Engineering and Architecture
- 1, 311 and; College of Education registered the highest percentage increase
with 40.29% or a total of 571 students.
Here is the breakdown of the total increases in the enrollees of the
different departments: Arts and Sciences – 194 (15.47%); Criminology – 97
(27.63%); Business and Accountancy- 1, 351 (2.45% decrease); Computer
Studies – 308 (1.91% decrease); Education – 571 (40.29%); Engineering and
Architecture – 1, 311 (3. 88%); Graduate Studies- 308 (2.67% ); Law – 345
(4.23%); Nursing – 113 (29.38% decrease). (John Paul Abe)
Comparative graphical presentation of college enrolment for 2012 and 2013 first semester.
(Paul John Abe)
Payumo pilots covered
Nursing Board
courts’ groundbreaking
percentage soars 80.49 As the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) reveals
the result for the Nursing Licensure
Examination (NLE) 2013 on June
8, the University of Nueva Caceres
(UNC) result percentage hits 80.49
for the first takers which was the
highest in the entire Bicol region.
The NLE June 2013 was given last June 2-3 by the Board of Nursing. There were 38,656 nursing stu-
dents who took the said examination.
This year’s national passing
percentage result was forty-two percent which is up by 7.54% compared
to the most recent on Dec. 2013.
Out of 38,656 national passers there were 38 new UNC Registered Nurses namely: Alcantara,
Jenny; Andres, Roden; Baduya,
Mark Keven; Barce, Francis Deo; Bolante, Enna, Alexis; ...turn to page 2
Chairman of the Board of
Trustees, Felicito C. Payumo, together with the school administrators lead
the ceremonial groundbreaking for the
new open covered court last July 11.
The said facility will be constructed in front of the High School
building. According to Dr. Eduardo H.
Sison, Vice President for Administration, the project is another step of the
school to further upgrade its service
capability in making the students of the
University become more competent.
The new covered court will serve as
an alternative playing field and venue
for other programs and activities of
the school.
It can be recalled that the
Philippine Sports Committee and
Philippine
Olympic
Committee
support the school’s sports program in setting the stage for UNC
students with skills and interests
in sports. The school hopes of
producing national athletes and
potential Olympians. (Bap Bap)
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SJF leads Inter-OFS
Part 1
Out of 23 participating accredited academic and non-academic organizations, fraternities and sororities, the Society of Junior Fellows
(SJF) once again topped in the InterOFS Part 1: Battle of Brains, last Jul.
30-31 at the Students’ Pavilion.
Awarded as the best display
board, best community extension
service and most accomplished
organization, SJF gained the total of
88 points which proved their triumph.
Following in the 2nd place was Junior
Philippine Institute of Accountants
with 65 points; 3rd place was Junior
Bankers and Financers Association
with 63 points; 4th was Association
of Political Science Students with 58
points and 5th place was FIATLUX
with 54 points.
To complete the top 10 list,
the Association of Administrative
Scholars with 50 points, Peer Facilitators Organizations with 45 points,
Junior Marketing Professionals with
43 points, Association of Psychol-
ogy Majors with 35 points and Grand
Monde with 33 points ranked 6th,
7th, 8th, 9th and 10th places respectively.
According to Domingo J.
Vinluan Jr., FSO-FS president, the
student leaders of our university will
experience something new in their
administration for the remaining parts
of the Inter-OFS.
“What we are planning is to
make some highlights for the InterOFS part II, III and IV. The plan of
reviving the Mr. and Ms. FSO is now
in process,” Vinluan said in an interview.
The first part of Inter-OFS
was made possible by the Office of
the Student Affairs and the Administration as a whole. The Inter-OFS is
an annual activity for numerous student organizations, fraternities and
sororities that will showcase their
group’s talents, leadership capacity
and develop the camaraderie among
them. (Angeles R. Basquiňa, Jr.)
The Honors Society. Members of the Society of Junior Fellows posed with their bulletin
board during the 2nd day of the Inter-OFS Part I.
CEd tops Street
Dancing Competition
Sponsored by the Physical Education (PE) Department, the
College of Education (CEd) through
its Education Cultural Society (ECS)
won 1st Place in the Street Dance
Competition last Jul. 11 at UNC.
The following are the rest of
the winning departments in the said
event: High School – 2nd Place and
College of Engineering and Architecture – 3rd Place.
The judges in the said event
were as follows: Warner V. Langitan,
Mr. Luis Arevalo and Mr. Roel Rosales.
It was made possible through
the leadership of Janet Aquino, PE
Department head. (Paul John Abe)
Sales to represent UNC
in the 2nd ABS-CBN
Newscasting Competiton
Krystel Sales, Arts and Sciences Department student, will represent UNC in the upcoming 2nd
ABS-CBN Inter-School Newscasting Grand Finals on Aug. 24.
Prior to this, she was adjudged as 1st Place in the recently conducted Inter-Departmental
Newscasting Competition held last
July 16 at the University Instructional Media Center. The following
were also adjudged as winners in
the said event: Francisco Paulo
Panergayo – 2nd Place and; Kevin
Doblon – 3rd Place.
Sales and all other finalists
will have a live newscast over TV
Patrol Bicol and Marhay na Aga
Kapamilya to be scheduled by ABS-
CBN. This will constitute the 25% of
their final score during the grand
finals. The following will be the
criteria for judging: Delivery – 35%,
Diction – 30%, Voice Quality – 15%,
Appearance on Cam- 15% and
overall impact- 5%. (Paul John Abe)
...from page 1 Nursing Board
Cabalquinto, Charity; Capuz, Irene;
Cea, Louie; Cirujales, Jonaleigh;
Danabar, Zilla; Demesa, Elmer; De
Villa, Carlo; Del Puerto, Justin Carlo- Melvin; Dimabayao, Jr., Bernie
Arnel; Dimaiwat, Bobby; Fernando,
Kristine; Festijo, Jecca; Gagero,
Xenon; Gutierrez, Christian Paul;
Inocencio, Rico; Lazarte, Marie Ann
Nase; Llaguno, Ching Gem; Luis,
Lawrence; Mendoza, Mary France;
Monasterial, Regie; Morado, Tessa;
Olea, Mia Isabel; Orlanda, Dianna
Daisse; Pasilaban, Mark Ferdinand; Pena, Janine; Porton, Kevin
Leo; Ragodon, Marie Joy; Sanarez,
Jan Karla; San Juan, Kevin; Sebello, Steffanny Anne; Taday, John
Paul and Toledano, Francia.
In addition, the UNC- Department of Nursing headed by
Dean Carmelita S. Baylon, RN,
MSN steered a pay-off program to
the passers dubbed as “Tribute:
2013 NLE Board Passers” last July
27 at the Demo Room which was
Krystel Sales
The Education students outshone other departments in the streetdancing competition
during the Founder’s Day celebration.
UNC, UAD collaborate
for Research Colloquium
started by a Eucharistic Celebration
in the UNC Chapel, Inspirational
Message of the Dean & Professors
and Testimonials from the passers.
These past few years, under
Dean Baylon’s administration, out of
24 schools in Bicol, UNC has been
in the NLE regional Top 5. (Christine
Paular)
UNCeans
welcome Ina
In line with the upcoming
Peñafrancia Fiesta, the annual
“Pagsungko ni Ina” was held last
Aug. 6 at the UNC Campus. The
vigil and Eucharistic celebration
was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Emil K.
Llagas, UNC chaplain.
The event started with a
procession from Naga cathedral
which was participated by college
students all the way to the University chapel.
Through the joint efforts of
the University of Nueva Caceres
(UNC) and Universitas Ahmad
Dahlan (UAD), Yogyakarta, Indonesia, a Research Colloquium,
bannered with the theme, “Enhancing International Collaborative
Research on Education, Sciences,
and Humanities” was conducted
last June 20 at the Instructional
Media Center (IMC).
Rules and procedures for
the research presentations were
even stated by the Dean of the
UNC College of Arts and Sciences,
Dr. Josephine Alba.
Seven researchers were invited to discuss in the event. Four
of which were from UAD, namely:
Phase Locked Loop Technique for
Cryogenics Research and Education - Dr. Yudhiakto Pramudya;
Some Strategies for Enhancing
Relations and Cooperation in the
Field of Humanities - Dr. Noer
Doddy Irmawati; Development of
Anti-Cancer Agent from Eurycoma
Longifolia Jack - Dr. Nurkhasanah and; Enhancing Collaborative
Research in Health for Consumer
Protection - Norma Sari.
UNC shared its three
researches: Development and
Ecosystem Conditions of the
Municipality of Del Gallego - Yolanda
L. Castroverde, Ph.D., Research
Director and the Assistant to the
VP for Academic Affairs; Vegetarian
Practices and Their Physical Health
- Sheila O. Anzano, MSES Major
in Biology/Chemistry, AS faculty
member; and CREATE: A Teacher
Evaluation Model - Dr. Romeo
M. Sumayo, AS faculty member.
The procession was participated in by the following departments and groups: Elementary,
High School, Social Arts, Education, Engineering and Architecture, and Non-Academic Personnel. After the procession, it was
followed by the Marian vigil done
by every department, offering of
flowers and devotional kissing of
the virgin’s image.
The whole event was made
possible by the efforts of the UNC
campus ministry. (Joshua Ogarte) (Catherine Bena Ollete)
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CEd studes attend
Regional Congress
PSC supports
UNC’s Sports
Program
By virtue of Board Resolution No. 298-2013, Philippine Sports
Commission
(PSC)
recognized
the University of Nueva Caceres’
plan regarding the sports program.
The University through its
unified sports promotion and development program aimed to encourage and sustain the development of
sports in the country to foster physical fitness, self-discipline, teamwork
and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.
Philippine Sports Commission will soon be coming out with a
Memorandum of Agreement to forge
merger to ensure the success of
the said program. Other than this,
PSC also announced that they have
made initial talks already with the
different national sports association
and they are willing to send national
athletes, coaches and experts to the
university to enhance the sports program of the school. (Paul John Abe)
Best of CEd. Four of the CEd student
attended the Regional Education Students’
Congress held last July 26 at the Divine
Word College of Legazpi, Legazpi City.
Four College of Education (CEd) students attended the Regional
Education Students’ Congress held last July 26 at the Divine Word College of
Legaspi, Legaspi City.
Bannering the theme, “Mentors Towards New Direction”, the congress
aimed to provide awareness in the trends and new direction of the Philippine
Educational System, to orient future teachers on the role of an innovative and
creative teacher of the 21st century and to motivate student teachers to be a
leader of excellence.
“We really learned [a lot] from the congress,” said JP Abe, one of the
participants in the said event. He also shared that they were really inspired by
the speakers in their different talks.
The event was attended by 1, 300 teacher education students from
different parts of the region. It was made possible through the efforts of
Council of Deans for Teacher Education (CODTE V). (Bap Bap)
Nursing Dep’t, up for healthier year
To achieve a healthier academic year, the College of Nursing
had its health promotion programs
which highlighted its orientation
seminar last June 26 at DHS Demo
room.
Dr. Carmelita S. Baylon, the
dean of the College as well as the
gathering’s speaker, tackled the top-
ics about Health Promotion Seminar
on Non-communicable diseases,
Hataw Exercises and Anti-Smoking
and Illegal Drugs Campaign. These
programs are the priorities of the
Department in which they aim to implement from August until the school
year ends. The mentioned activities
will encompass a lecture series and
Malacañan appoints UNC
alumnus as Registrar of Deeds
Malacañan appointed an
alumnus of UNC as Naga City’s new
Registrar of Deeds last March 27.
The said UNC alumnus is Atty.
Glenn R. Perillo, 38 yrs. old. Perillo
passed a series of tests, interviews
and background review which led to
his appointment as the new Registry
of Deeds.
The nature of this job is to
review conveyances, transfer certificate of titles, deeds, and mortgages.
To qualify for this job, one
must be a member of the Bar and
possesses a descriptive knowledge
concerning transactions involving
real properties, deeds and conveyances. “One must be hardworking,
patient, enthusiastic and possess an
untiring passion to render public service,” Perillo said.
Perillo earned his degree in
Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nueva Caceres in 1997 and
passed the Board Examination in the
same year. He took up Law the next
year until 2002 and passed the Bar
Examination in 2003. He exercised
his profession as a lawyer on a partnership of three named MorandanteRivero-Perillo Law Office from 2004
up to 2006.
UNC-JPIA steers Giya 2013
With the title, “GIYA 2013:
Responsible student leadership
towards unified Region V JPIA,”
the Junior Philippine Institute of
Accountants (JPIA), UNC Chapter,
hosted the Regional General and
Leadership Training last Jul. 6-7 at
Don Bosco Training Center, Carolina, Naga City.
The National Federation
of Junior Philippine Institute of
Accountants (NFJPIA) Region V
Council, as project proponent, and
JPIA-UNC Chapter gathered the
future Bicolano accountants. The
said event aims to build camaraderie and establish a unified Region
V JPIA.
Two speakers were invited
namely: Ms. Mary Allysa Jenica
Sariba who discussed the topic
“Leadership as a Calling” andMr.
Randy P. Bacares who talked
about transformational leaders.
The Ten Outstanding Students of
the Philippines (TOSP) — BICOL
facilitated the group dynamics and
team building activity.
Moralde assumes
band director post
Dandy Darius M. Moralde is
the newly appointed UNC band director, recommended by Mr. Melchor J.
Idian, administrative officer, effective
last April 8.
Moralde is a 41-year old man
from San Roque, Bombon, Camarines Sur. He plans to complete the
instruments used by the band and
establish an orchestra. He is looking
forward to create a violin ensemble
in five years time. Placing 2nd during
the Peñafrancia Regional Parade, he
challenges himself to continuously
improve the University Band.
Moralde earned a bachelor’s
degree in Education major in PEHM
from Naga College Foundation in
1998 and started as band director at
the age of 19 in Camarines Sur National High School where he worked
for 15 years. (Jorelyn Marasigan)
workshops for the participants.
Right before the discussion,
a series of presentation of the activities from the previous batches
welcomed the freshmen and transferees of the said department. Ma.
Carmina Abrenica, college board
governor, stressed on the enthusiastic mood of the newbies which
derived from the latter’s eagerness
to count up more achievements for
the department. (Debbie Delatado)
Bayantel,
UNC ink
partnership
Atty. Glenn R. Perillo
When asked about inspirational message for the students, he
said, “Keep on struggling. Live on
your dreams. Work hard. Don’t take
life seriously. Don’t care too much on
what people would say to you...please
yourself…” (Ian Howell Boquiron)
Headed by the Vice
President for Administration,
Dr. Eduardo Sison, the University of Nueva Caceres (UNC)
signed the document with Joseph Pinero, Bayan Telecommunications Inc. Business Sales
head, that will pave the way to
the improve the internet services
of the university last June 27.
With a bandwidth rate of
20Mbps, UNC can rightfully claim
that students will be able to experience a fast access of information on the worldwide web.
School
administrators
promised their students to expect
for more changes and innovations
at UNC as it reasserts its status
as the leading Higher Education
Institution in the Bicol region.
The EBM was held and presided by the president of NFJPIARVC, Michael Hizon, from Divine
Word College of Legaspi. He discussed the future JPIA activities,
and facilitated the announcement,
planning and preparation for the incoming regional activities.
There were 113 JPIAn delegates
from 11 different schools in Bicol
Region who participated in the two(Paul John Abe)
day event. (Jomari Balote)
SCon holds seminar on
Parliamentary Procedure,
Resolution making
To learn the nature of Parliamentary Process and Resolution making, the UNC student legislators
organized its seminar
last Jul. 24 at the UNC moot room.
The said event was participated in by vice-governors, board
members and the student congress.
Its discussant was Kenjie Jimenea, Arts and Sciences professor.
Discussed in the seminar are
the following: Rights and responsibili-
ties of a parliamentarian (the minority
and the majority); parliamentary procedure and practice (such as rules on
decorum, order of business etc.); and,
the steps and parts of a resolution.
The
Student
Congress
(SCon) is composed of representatives from the different departments.
The speaker of the house came from
the College of Engineering and Architecture, Mr. Jeffrey Vargas. (Ian
Howell Boquiron)
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Master Square’s Fire
causes classes suspension
College of Engineering and Architecture faculty members and staff attended during their
College Orientation Seminar held last June 25 at the UNC Sports Palace.
EACB guides EA OrSem
With the theme, “Dream.
Hardwork. Survive: EA’s 5-yr. Challenge”, the Engineering and Architecture (EA) Department held its Orientation Seminar (OrSem) 2013 for its
freshmen and transferees last June
25 at the UNC Sports Palace.
After the invocation and singing of the Philippine National Anthem,
Engr. Fely L. Sabaupan, Asst. Dean,
gave the history of the said department. Afterwards, introduction of
the faculty members, facilities and
achievements, were discussed by
the Dean, Engr. Leon B. Palmiano,
CEd tops
OrSem
Evaluation
To familiarize freshmen and
transferees with various policies, organizations and activities, each college department had conducted an
Orientation Seminar (OrSem) from
June 25-27.
Based from the over-all evaluations of each department, the College of Education (CEd) ranked 1st
with the rating of 4.33.
Listed is the breakdown of
the overall ranking of every department: 1st – Education (4.33); 2nd –
Business and Accountancy (4.21);
3rd – Computer Studies (4.06); 4th
– Arts and Sciences (4.03); 5th –
Criminology (3.99); 6th – Engineering
and Architecture (3.91); 7th – Nursing
(3.62).
The CEd OrSem was facilitated by the Education College Board
(ECB), headed by Emmarie B. Dizon,
ECB governor. (Paul John Abe)
IV. It was then announced the newly
elected College Board Adviser, Engr.
Mark Anthony Muroda, II.
The presidents of its different
organizations were also introduced
together through video presentations.
During the orientation, there
were also intermission numbers from
selected second year students and
the EA Dance Club. They had a raffle
draw and games with prizes. After the
orientation, each of the organization
had conducted an exhibit.
The event was made possible
through the combined efforts of the
Faculty, Dean’s Office, EA College
Board (EACB), and the IMC. (Joshua
Ogarte)
Eduardo H. Sison, Vice
President for Administration, declared a university-wide class suspension last July 4 due to the rampant scattered smoke all around the
campus caused by the accidental
fire of the 25-year-old establishment, Master Square, adjacent to
the University.
Sison emphasized that safety and health among the students
are the prime considerations of the
administration for doing such.
“We’re always playing in
a good side not suicide,” Sison
stressed in his office after few hours
for declaring the suspension of college class around 10:15 in the morning. It is noted that the said smoke
brought hazardous chemicals which
can seriously affect one’s health if
continuously inhaled. Meanwhile,
Sison clearly stated that the class
will resume at 4:30 in the afternoon
since the fire has been controlled
through the actions of the Bureau of
Fire Protection (BFP) and other fire
control groups in the local government of Naga, Camarines Sur and
Albay.
According to the initial findings to the incident, the fire started
Moreno takes Special
Assistant to the VPA post
Last July 3, the Board of
Trustees appointed Dr. Edgar M.
Moreno, Sr. as the Special Assistant to the Vice President for Administration.
Moreno is a graduate of
Doctor of Business Administration
at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng
Maynila. He took up his BS Commerce degree at Divine Word College, Legaspi City.
As the special assistant to
the VPA, the following are his tasks:
establish job placement for UNC
students, alumni as a market competitive advantage; Assist the VPA
regarding the accreditation policy;
formulate corporate accreditation
policy; introduce blended distance
learning program; prepare a business feasibility study on “UNC
Dormitory” to better attract more
student enrollees at UNC; conduct
in-depth review of UNC Curriculum;
appointed as UNC Liaison Officer to
the Philippine Sports Commission
and Philippine Olympic Committee;
study potential business venture;
assist the VPA and the new HR Department to evaluate the manpower
requirements for each department;
and lastly, perform other duties as
assigned by the VPA. (Paul John
Abe)
and 2nd year level.
Abigail Silerio of the 2nd year level got
Norstad Jimenez (3rd year, the award for Best EAmmortal attire.
PICE) and Riza Pontillas (5th year, The event was made successIECEP) won Best in EAmmortal Cos- ful through the efforts of the EA Colplay.
lege Board, led by Quiñones and their
Afterwards,
an
oath-tak- advisers Engr. Muroda and Engr. Gina
Subsequent to last year’s “EA ing ceremony for the newly-elec- Diocos, and the support of the faculty
Blackout”, the Engineering and Archi- ted officers of each organization members headed by Engr. Palmiano,
tecture (EA) Department held its annu- was conducted and led by the EA the parents and the students. (Paul
al general assembly and acquaintance Dean, Engr. Leon Palmiano, IV. John Abe)
party entitled “EAmmortals” last Jul. 12
at the UNC Sports Palace.
With the motif of gods, goddesses, vampires and other immortal
beings, a pageant night served as the
main event of the said activity.
The pageant was participated
by different EA organizations namely:
Pi Theta, Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE), Philippine Institute
of Civil Engineers (PICE), United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary (UAPSA), Institute of Electronics
Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP),
Philippine Society of Mechanical Engi- The EAmmortals. Engineering and Architecture College Board and EAmmortals pageant
neers (PSME), Computer Engineering, winners posed during the awarding ceremony.
EA holds
EAmmortals
at the second floor of the establishment where most of the light materials are placed.
“We have nose and lungs also!”
This was the clamor among
college students when they received the announcement from the
administration around 10 o’clock in
the morning that the college classes
are suspended until such time that
the smoke caused by the fire is no
longer affective to the student’s
health, saying that the action came
quite untimely because the elementary and high school departments
suspended their classes early at 6
o’clock in the morning while they are
still inside and outside their rooms
waiting until suspension. (Angeles R.
Basquiña, Jr.)
UNC Clinic
sponsors Blood
Donation
Program
To foster awareness and involvement in bloodletting activity, the
University Clinic in cooperation with
Bicol Medical Center sponsored the
Year 3 of Blood Donation last July 1112.
According to the University
nurse, more than fifty students and
volunteers participated in the said
event. Compared to last year, there
was a decrease in the total number of
participants because they conducted
a mobile blood donation activity last
summer.
The activity was headed by
Dr. Leslie Villamora together with the
University Clinic staff. (Bap Bap)
BACB realizes
teambuilding
Headed by Ian Arbil, BACB
governor, the Business and Accountancy College Board conducted its
annual teambuilding activity last
June 1-2 at Eco-Foothills Camp,
Panicuason, Naga City.
Participated in by the newly
elected College Board members
and academic organization presidents, the group sharpened their
bonds thru both mental and physical challenges. As for the energydraining physical activity, they tackled to work as a group in order to
courageously face events such as
the A-Frame, Helium Rod, Lava Island and Mine Field.
Furthermore, they dissected
the plans they got for certain activities during the year, discussing
one by one the component of each
event, as they brainstorm during
the mental challenges. They rearranged, added and dropped selected ideas which would make or
break their lineup of activities.
Danilo Roquid, Jr., Naga City
Council for Youth Development representative and Karen Kay Caranza,
USG president, were also the head
of the said event. (Ian Howell Boquiron)
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UNC Officials lead the E-Library
groundbreaking Ceremony
Headed by Dr. Lourdes S.
Anonas, Executive Vice-President,
the administration officials lead the
groundbreaking ceremony for the
new University E-library last May 2 in
front of the old Main Library.
The event started with an
opening prayer and blessing of the
ground by Rev. Fr. Rex Luis L. Hidalgo, University Campus Ministry director.
Meanwhile, Dr. Eduardo H.
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traumatic.
Sison gave the opening remarks. According to him, the new library will
feature state-of-the-art library equipment and facilities. Online books,
journals, viewing room, internet facilities and modern duplicating facilities
are just some of the features that the
students can look forward to.
The construction of the Elibrary already started last May and
will be ready for use on December
2013. (Paul John Abe)
University of Nueva Caceres Administration Officials grace the E-library groundbreaking
ceremony last May 2. In the photo from the right, Mr. Jack Hernandez, Dr. Eduardo Sison,
Dr. Lourdes Anonas, Mrs. Josefina Rances and Director of libraries, Ms. Emma Moran,
second from the left.
10 Tips in Taking Exams
fortable with.
by: Paul John Abe
Second
. Organize your study space.
Try and get rid of all distractions,
and make sure you feel as comfortable and
able to focus as possible. For some people,
this may mean almost complete silence;
for others, background music helps. Some
of us need everything completely tidy and
organized in order to gain more concentration, while others thrive in a more cluttered
environment. Think about what works for
you, and take the time to get it right.
Third. Use flow charts and diagrams.
Visual aids can be really helpful
when revising. At the start of a topic, challenge yourself to write down everything you
already know about a topic and then highlight where the gaps lie. Closer to the exam,
condense your revised notes into one-page
diagrams. Getting your ideas down in this
Give yourself enough time to brief format can then help you to quickly restudy.
call everything you need to know during the
Don’t leave it until the last minute. exam.
While some students do seem to thrive on
last-minute ‘cramming’, it’s widely accepted
. Practice on old exams.
that for most of us, this is not the best way One of the most effective ways to
to approach an exam. Set out a timetable prepare for exams is to practice taking past
for your study. Write down how many ex- versions. This helps you get used to the forams you have and the days on which you mat of the questions, and - if you time yourhave to sit on them. Then organize your self - can also be a good practice for making
study time accordingly. You may want to sure you spend the right amount of time on
give some exams more study time than each section.
others, so find a balance that you feel com-
First.
Fourht
fuelled by choosing nutritious foods that
have been proven to aid concentration and
. Explain your answers to others.
memory. The same applies on exam day Parents and little brothers and siseat a good meal before the test, based on
ters don’t have to be annoying around exam
foods that will provide a slow release of entime! Use them to your advantage. Explain
ergy throughout.
an answer to a question to them. That will
help you to get it clear in your head, and
. Plan your exam day.
also to highlight any areas where you need
Make sure you get everything
more work.
ready well in advance of the exam. Don’t
. Organize study groups with leave it to the day before to suddenly realize you don’t know the way, or what you’re
friends.
Get together with friends for a supposed to bring. Check all the rules and
study session. You may have questions that requirements and plan your route and jourthey have the answers to and vice versa. ney time.
Fifth
Ninth
Sixth
As long as you make sure you stay focused
. Believe in God, Believe in
on the topic for an agreed amount of time,
this can be one of the most effective ways yourself.
to challenge yourself.
The last but not the least point,
pray well before the exam and your mind
should be free at least 5 minutes before
. Take regular breaks.
While you may think it’s best to exam. Praying can give immense energy
study for as many hours as possible, this and peace to your mind that will definitely
can actually be counterproductive. If you do good for you. And it is much important
were training for a marathon, you wouldn’t that you are confident about what you can
try and run 24 hours a day! Likewise, studies and will always produce pleasant result.
I hope that these pointers will
have shown that for long-term retention of knowledge, taking regular breaks really helps. help you make exams less stressful.
But be aware that these tips may not
Tenth
Seventh
Eighth. Snack on ‘brain food’.
Keep away from junk food! You
may feel like you deserve a treat or that you
don’t have time to cook, but what you eat
can really have an impact on energy levels
and focus. Keep your body and brain well-
VPA on Hot Seat
Knowing that I’ll be the one
to interview the exemplary man profoundly drenched in creativity and
integrity, Dr .Eduardo H. Sison, I feel
like I’ve been whacked on the floor
and tossed over a rock. This portion
was allocated to clear up some issues regarding the University.
So let’s not prolong the agony, let the inquiring begin!
Issues on Facilities/
Environment:
Q: What can you say in the “UNCCWC” notation every time there is
flood happening in the campus?
A: UNC has now a drainage system
located at the front and back of the
campus. We already coordinated
with the City Engineers on how to
improve the drainage system. However, if the rain is too much, UNC will
still get flooded.
---------Q: How can you assure the parents that their children are safe in
the University?
by: Bap Bap
what to do and how to behave in
times of adversity.
---------Q: How safe is the drinking station?
the sports program, we’ll train students from Kinder to College. We’ll
make them competitive athletes. We
will also improve the lifestyle of the
youth so that they can avoid troubles.
A: Very safe. In fact, I get water from
---------it.
Q: What does the administration
---------do to support our students while
Q: Most students are complaincompeting outside the school?
ing regarding the comfort rooms.
What are your plans in improving A: The administration is very much
our CRs?
willing to help our students. They
just need to tell us about the event
A: Before we had 63 CRs. But now,
ahead of time.
we reduced it to 40. I already told the
---------maintenance team to keep our CRs
Q: What about the rumors spreadalways clean.
ing that DLSU/ USANT is buying
---------UNC?
Q: Why is it that the E-library is a
priority project?
A: It is not true. UNC is NOT for sale.
A: First, E-library will be a worldwide
source of knowledge. Second, in
E-library, we train students to train
themselves. E-lib is part of a big
plan.
Issues on Teaching/
Non-teaching personnel:
Q: What can you say about teachers transferring to public schools?
A: We can do nothing about it. We
need to be more competitive. We
Q: What is this sports program?
want more enrollees by providing
A: We hired two retired PNP Officers
better facilities that’s why we do
that will train our security guards on A: Everything is in preparation. With
Issues on Students:
work for other people, hence, are a
guide. A little change to suit your environment is allowed. Good luck to your
exams UNCeans! (Reference: www.topuniversities.com/student-info/healthand-support/).
some cost-cutting for the improvement of our University.
---------Q: Few years ago, children of
employees who worked here for
20 years are granted 100% free
tuition fee, but now, it’s gone. Do
you have plans to bring it back?
A: We’re working on that. Our primary
focus for now is to upgrade the quality
of education of our University.
---------Q: What type of leader are you?
A: I’m not a sit-down manager. I
take the lead. I want to see things in
order. But since I’m getting older, I
need energy and stamina that’s why
I’m asking the students to help me
monitor the progress of our school.
---------There you have it! I hope this
article cleared up some queries you
have in mind. By the way, Sir Bong
welcomes all your opinions and suggestions regarding the University
issues and concerns. You can visit
him at the President’s Office every
Wednesday and have some chitchat
with him.
6
The Democrat
FEATURES
Schola Proventus
by: John Paul Abe
Hello UNCeans! Welcome to
the first issue of The Democrat for this
semester. Well, look at that! Time can
surely fly so fast. It has been just like
yesterday when we opened this semester and now we’re on the middle
of it.
Anyway, it’s been approximately two and a half months since
classes started and lots have happened already. Am I right?
But before we begin, how are
you doing? I mean, has the past two
months been kind to you? Are you
doing well? Did your crush notice you
already? If you nod in approval, then
let me give you my warmest congratulations. Keep it up! How about me?
For some crazy mishap, I feel like I’ve
been knocked on the head, smashed
on the floor and pitched under a rock.
Well, I was just blown away by the
controversies, issues and changes
happening in our beloved University
that has somehow affected the dynamic minds and hearts of our coeds.
Okay, enough for my dramatic introduction. Let’s proceed to the
core of my piece.
It’s been five months since
the new administrator occupied his
seat in the administration. It is also
the same time when our University
experienced drastic changes both
physical and psychological. By the
way, if you still don’t get the title of this
article, it only means “school issues”.
So, this article will tackle hot issues
and changes that have tremendously
affected the different elements of the
teaching-learning process.
My dearest UNCeans read
and see what I’m talking about.
E-library: What’s with it?
Last May, the construction
of the most anticipated E-library of
the university was already started.
Our admin has approximately allotted PHP30 million for this project.
According to our VPA, the University
E-library will feature state-of-the-art
library equipment and facilities such
as online books and journals, viewing
room, internet facilities, and modern
duplicating system. It will also have all
branch libraries of the University such
as those of the Graduate Studies,
Law, Engineering and Architecture,
High School and Elementary. Ma’am
Emma Moran, University Library Director, also added that the library will
have a photocopying machine, area
for e-thesis and e-articles. We also
have the learning commons which
according to her will be the first in the
Bicol region.
Last July 22, I was so fortunate because I was able to see the
blue print of the E-library. It is awesome! It’s really nice to have these facilities. It is something that our school
can be proud of. This e-library will certainly alleviate the standards of our
school when it comes to the teaching and learning processes. Well, our
school is keeping in phase when it
comes to technological advances.
Just this June, our school
proudly announced to the public that
we are the first in the Bicol region to
have this kind of facility. Many people,
especially people from the other planet, raised their brows as they doubt if
this will come true. Lots of scuttlebutts
are circulating saying that our school
was not the first in the region to have
this e-library. Well, I guess differences
on how we define and perceive certain things are really a big deal. My
stand on this issue:I really don’t care
whether we are the first or not, at least
our administration makes a move in
upgrading the status of our University.
Let’s just be proud that our school has
this one of a kind flair.
Sports Program: Are we ready?
Aside from the construction of
the library, the school puts another investment in the construction of a new
covered court. This facility will support the aims of the sports program
of the University. Last July, the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee recognized
the sports program of our school.
They promised that they are willing to
send national athletes, coaches and
experts to the University to enhance
the sports program of the school. The
Sports Development Office also prepared various trainings and activities
that will set the stage for UNCeans
with the necessary skills and interest
to further hone their talents and abilities in sports.
Having this program, we really need to take into consideration
lots of things such as the facilities,
availability of fund, and recruitment of
the students who will join the program
and the trainers and coaches.
In the facilities, I have nothing to say. Our admin is really working to have a facility needed for this
bustle. With regards to the availability
of fund, it’s already included in our tuition fee (just check your matriculation
form). In the recruitment of the students, lots of UNCeans have potentials in sports. When it comes to the
trainers and coaches, I suggest that
since our administration already put
effort in the construction of the facilities, may be they could send the trainers and coaches to a quality training
that will really enhance their skills and
knowledge in their field. If we have
the best coach, we can also have the
best athlete.
Glee Club Members and Majorettes: Doing an extra service?
Please do not be mistaken
with the term “extra service”. That’s
not what I mean. I’m pointing out the
memorandum issued last May stating
that the Glee club members and majorettes are required to render extra
hours in serving certain office. We all
know that our glee club performers
and majorettes receive scholarship.
They are granted an 18-unit free tuition fee. These people represent our
university in various competitions, social events and gatherings.
Upon hearing this stuff, at
first, I feel bad for them. Our glee club,
the ambassador of arts and culture of
our school, performed in various occasions in and out of the Bicol region.
Our majorettes, the precious gems of
our university, gave their best in every
engagement they have to attend.
To ensure fairness in this paper, I interviewed Mr. Melchor Idian,
our Administrative Officer. According to him, it is the VPA and him who
conceptualized this idea. He said that
they made this decision to maximize
the time rendered by the Glee club
and majorettes. He also added that
in a year, there are 71 engagements
(social gatherings, events, competitions, etc.) made by the band. And
out of 71, only 11 were participated
in by our majorettes. According also
to him, this decision will also help the
glee club members and majorettes in
a sense that this will serve as a form
of OJT for them.
Well, let’s just hope that this
kind of scheme will really jive in the
goals that the administration wants to
achieve. Let’s just pray for the betterment of everyone.
Policies for Employees: For Better
or For Worse?
Policies and guidelines are
set of rules and regulations that
aimed to achieve certain goals. They
are made to ensure everything will be
in order. As I told you in my prologue,
it’s been five months since the new
administrator seated in his throne.
And lots of policies or shall we say
memorandum have been circulated
in the school. In every policy, it has
always a purpose.
Let me cite to you three examples of this stuff.
First,
the
memorandum
issued last April 26 stating that all
non-teaching personnel who will
leave the campus within office hours
are required to sign their names in
the logbook at gates 1 and 2. They
are also subjected to inspection
of bags and packages which they
will bring in and out of the campus.
They are also directed to follow
their scheduled snack time per shift.
With this memorandum, we can fully
monitor if the non-teaching staff really
performed his/her duty. In this manner
also, we can make sure that these
people will work in accordance with
their schedule. On the other side, I’m
just hoping that the admin will not be
too harsh in the implementation of
this memorandum.
Second, the memorandum
dated April 29 stating that all heads
of department offices and employees
are responsible for maintaining
silence in their workplace and its
surroundings. One good thing
about this memorandum is that it
lessens the cause of disturbance or
inconvenience in the smooth running
of the office.
All I can say with this stuff is
that admin should also give time for
the employees to have fun doing their
work. Too much seriousness in work
can cause sickness.
Lastly, this is in connection
with the previous one, the rationalization of administrative scholars. In this
memorandum, it stated that (1) there
will be no hiring of Student Assistant
for 1st semester SY 2013-2014 onwards, (2) Student Assistant shall be
allowed to enroll one subject in both
morning and afternoon, (3) Members
of the Glee club and majorettes shall
be given extra work in the office. I
have no issues with regards to number 1 to 2. In number 3, our admin
already explained what are their reasons behind this idea.
Let’s just be optimistic
that this scheme will bring positive
changes in the working environment
of the university.
Personnel Director David: What’s
wrong with her?
At last, we’re down to the last
part of this article. Many told to me
that this is a delicate part of my piece.
Yes. I am hesitant at first to write
about this issue but as a writer, I want
you, my readers, to know the things
happening in our university.
Writing this article, I remembered a certain political commercial a
year ago, it says that, “Kung aram mo
ang issue, ika ma-iyo”.
Our Personnel Director for 18
years was Maám Divinagracia David.
She already spent 31 years of her life
serving the people of UNC. She dedicated her time and passion to make
the teaching and non-teaching in order. She has also been a professor
in almost all academic departments.
She attended various trainings, seminars and workshops that enhanced
her leadership.
Then all of a sudden, she was
stripped off from her office. She was
put into another dimension of the university which is the alumni office. Everybody was shocked with the news,
including me. Many of you will wonder
why I have included this in my article.
Well, to tell you honestly, this action
made by the administration should be
known by the students. This action
will surely affect both the teaching
and non-teaching staff. These people
will then affect the teaching-learning
processes taking place in the school.
To make this writing fair and
square, I went to our Administrative
Officer and asked him what are the
reasons why they replaced Maám
David. According to him, they make
Maám David as the Alumni Director
because they believed that Alumni
Office needs someone like Mrs. David. He also stated that people should
not create any issue regarding this reassignment in the working place. This
was just part of changes happening
in the University in achieving excellence.
Perhaps, these could only be
the things I can share to you. As a
writer, I am also bound with some restrictions. Let’s just hope for the best
regarding these actions.
Well, this would be all for
now but believe me; I still have a lot
to say. Before I close this episode, if
you have any reactions, comments,
or anything you want me to know, you
can get it to me through facebook or
twitter. Just follow @pj_version2. And
speaking of twitter, The Democrat
got also an account. Just follow @
UNCTheDemocrat. This would help
the paper to have closer interaction
with you. Thanks for reading! See you
around UNCeans!
Hospitable
Expressions
Schedule of activities for the
Student Exchange Program
DATES &
TIME
August 26
10:25 am
12:00 nn
2:00 p.m.
6:00 pm
August 27
8:00 am
1:00 pm
ACTIVITIES
September 4
Arrival
Lunch at Crazy Fire, Peñafrancia, Naga City
City Tour
Welcome Dinner
Join Opening of College Intramurals
Orientation and Class Observation
(Elementary)
2:00 pm Courtesy Call (City Hall)
August 28
AM Observation (Elementary)
PM Lecture on Pattern Recognition System and
Its Application at UNC LET Review Center
Vice Rector Mr. Irfan
August 29
AM Demonstration Teaching (Elementary)
PM Orientation and Observation (High School)
August 30
AM Join the Parada ng mga Lakan at Lakambini
(Elementary)
Departure of the Vice Rector
Culminating Activity Buwan ng Wika
(High School)
1:00- 3:00 Laro ng Lahi
August 31
Cooking Demo and presentation at HRM
Laboratory
Arrival of Bureau of Social
September 1 Cooking Demo and presentation at HRM
Laboratory
September 2
AM Participate in the opening of Science Month
Celebration
PM Observation (High School)
September 3 Scientific/ Education fields
Introduction and Practice of making fermented products (Tempe&Tape)
TTS model implementation In science
learning
CTL model implementation in learning
biology
Jigsaw model implementation in learning
biology
Learning Traditional biotechnology
Describing of plants at science learning
Make a Match model implement in science
learning
Learning “mapping” model implementation
for science learning
Development learning model by buttons
methods
Learning “clay” model implementation in
science materials
Testing of food materials experiment
Implementation props for biology learning
September 5
September 6
Art and Sport Fields
Games and traditional art (Baren and
Kejar benteng)
Traditional games (engkling dakton, cublakcublak, jamuran
Volley training
The introduction of national and traditional
Indonesian songs
Traditional Games from West Borneo
A leisurely walk and Outbound
Gymnastics training
Folk song (Bangka song) and musical poem
training
Introduce Indonesian traditional dance
(Rampak dance from Banjarnegara)
Badminton match
Training of traditional songs (sundanese)
Training of traditional song (Jawa Tengah)
Dye batik training
Departure of Bureau Officer
Community Service
Thematic field
Introduction of traditional event in Yogyakarta (sekaten)
Indonesia language Training
Cleaning Masjid
Making Plank/plank of Masjid
(structures etc.)
Gymnastics – Poco poco
Indonesian food training (soyo/jadah/
lotek/gado-gado)
Community service implementation to clean
the environment
Making plank of street name or park name
(plants)
Tree Planting/ Hiking/ Swimming/ Picnic
Albay Tour
Library Works and Orientation
September 7
September 8
September 9
September 10
AM Orchid Installation and Clean-up Drive
PM
September 11
September 12
September 13
AM
Student Interaction
Office Work
Cam. Sur and Naga Tour
Rest day
PM Traslacion
September 14
AM Office Work
3-5 PM
September 15
September
16-18
Orientation on the Indonesian Language
Rest Day
Community Extension
Islam Area
Concepcion Grande
Closing Program(Night time)
Parade
September
19-20
September 21 Friendship Dinner
September 22 Rest/ Packing Time
September 23 Departure
The Democrat
SPECIAL REPORT/FEATURES
STRESS: Paano Maiiwasan?
9
ni: Jaypee
Ang stress o minsa’y tinatawag
na tensiyon ay isang sitwasyon kung
saan ay dumaraan sa pakiramdam na
ikaw ay nababahala, nahihirapan, labis na kapaguran at tila nawawalan ng
pag-asa. Ang stress ay bahagi na ng
ating pang-araw-araw na buhay. Mayroon din namang antas ng stress na
hindi naman nakapapanira. Ang katamtamang lebel nito ay nakakatulong sa
katawan at isipan na harapin ang mga
hamon ng mahihirap na suliranin at tuwing oras ng krisis. Positive stress, ika
nga sa wikang ingles.
Ayon sa mga pag-aaral, ilan sa
mga sanhi ng stress ay maaring magmula sa isa o kombinasyon ng mga
sumusunod: problemang pinansiyal, di
pagkakasundo sa pamilya o sa trabaho,
kawalan ng balanse sa pangangailangan ng oras at atensyon ng pamilya
at trabaho, pagkaroon ng mababang
sahod o ang kawalan ng tahanan, pagkawala o pagkamatay ng isang mahal
sa buhay o kaibigan, away sa pamilya
o labas ng tahanan, pagkasakit, aksidente, pagiging biktima ng karahasan
o iba pang trauma, pag-aabuso ng
alak o droga, o di sapat na nutrisyon.
Kabilang na rito ang iba’t iba pang uri
ng diskriminasyon na maaaring nararanasan sa kadahilanang sekswal, edad,
relihiyon, lahi, kultura, at iba pa.
Ang stress ay lubhang nakaaapekto sa isang tao sa kanyang pisikal
at pag-iisip. Ito ay maaaring humantong sa iba’t ibang implikasyon tulad ng
pagkalungkot, atake sa puso, matinding pagsakit ng ulo. Ang tuloy-tuloy na
stress ay nakaaapekto sa pang-arawaraw na gawain, nagpapababa ng pagpapahalaga sa sarili, nakapapanira ng
magandang relasyon sa tahanan at
kaibigan, pagbabawas sa gana at pagiging produktibo sa trabaho at humahantong sa matinding pagsisisi sa sarili.
Ang stress ay bahagi na ng
ating pamumuhay, ngunit may ilang
hakbang na maaring makatulong
upang mabawasan ang masamang
epekto nito. Narito ang ilan sa mga
paraan upang maiwasan o mabawasan
ang inyong stress:
Manatiling positibo. Magpokus sa mga magagandang bagay
tungkol sa sarili at kapaligiran. Ugaliing
maging positibo sa pag-iisip sa mga
hinahaharap at isiping malulutas rin
ang mga problema. Turuan ang sarili
na matanggap na may mga bagay na
sadyang ‘di mo kayang baguhin.
Iwasan ang mga taong
negatibo. Maaari mong bawasan ang
mga oras na kasama ang mga negatibong tao o ‘di kaya’y lubos mo nang
iwasan kung hindi magbago ito. Mas
masarap kasama ang mga masayahin
at positibong tao.
Matutong humindi o umayaw. Alamin ang sariling limitasyon.
Mapa personal o propesyonal na buhay, matutong umiwas sa dagdag na
responsibilidad kung kulang ang iyong
oras na magampanan ito.
Kontrolin ang kapaligiran na
nagdudulot ng stress. Kung sadyang
malungkot o kahindik-hindik ang balita
sa telebisyon, patayin ito. Kung ang
trapik ay nakakasira ng mood mo,
planuhin ang oras ng pagbiyahe at gumamit ng mas mainam na transportasyon o ruta. Kung hindi mo gusto ang
mga balita sa diyaryo, magbasa na lamang na novels o comics.
Dumalaw sa isang matalik na kaibigan o kamag-anak. Ang
isang mabuting kamag-anak o kaibigan ay makakatulong lalo pa’t kung
ito ay isang taong magaling makinig,
puwede mong paghingahan ng iyong
saloobin nang walang pag-aatubili, at
makapagbibigay ng magandang payo.
Ayusin
ang
sariling
iskedyul:.Huwag pahirapan ang sarili
sa sapilitang paggawa ng maraming
bagay sa iisang araw. Matutong iklasipika ang mga gawain sa “gustong
gawin” at “kailangang gawin”. Sa ganitong paraan, may pagpapahalaga sa
mas importante ng gawain (want to-do
versus must-do).
Kumain ng tama at umiwas
sa bisyo. Pinapababa ng stress ang
immune system ng tao na siyang magbibigay daan sa iba’tibang uri ng sakit.
Ang mga taong nakakaranas ng stress
ay nagpapakita ng sintomas ng di pagkain ng tama -- minsa’y labis at minsa’y
kulang. Nakakapagpalala din ang paninigarilyo, paginom ng alak, kape at
soda na sa kalabisan ay di maganda
sa pangangatawan.
Mag-ehersisyo. Ang pisikal na
pag-eehersisyo at paglanghap ng sariwang hangin ay nagbibigay ginhawa
sa nervous system, nagpapanatili ng
magandang pangangatawan, nagpa-
pabuo ng kumpiyansa at tumutulong sa
pagpapahalaga ng sarili. Mag-ehersisyo at magsaya kasama ng kaibigan,
isang bata o mga alagang hayop.
Tumawa
nang
madalas
at libangin ang sarili. Ika nga nila,
“laughter is the best medicine.” Maari
itong makamit sa simpleng pakikipagbiruan, panonood ng pelikulang nakatatawa o nakaaaliw o pagbabasa ng mga
librong makakapagbigay ngiti o inspirasyon.
Pahintulutan ang sariling
malungkot paminsan-minsan. Hindi
masama ang pagpapahintulot sa sarili na maging malungkot. Bigyan ang
sariling sapat na panahon na magdalamhati sa kawalan at unti-unting magadjust para malampasan ito.
Matutong magpatawad.Tayo
ay naninirahan sa isang imperpektong mundo at sadyang nagkakamali
ang bawat tao. Palampasin ang galit
nanararamdaman at ibasura na rin ang
pakiramdam ng pagsisisi. Sa pagpapatawad ng ibang tao at ng sarili, mababawasan ang iyong negative energy.
Palaging magdasal. Ayon sa
mga pananaliksik, ang mga taong espiritwal at madasalin ay mas mabilis
na gumaling sa sakit at mas magaling
mangasiwa ng stress.
Sana ay natulungan ko kayo
na mabawasan ang stress sa inyong
buhay. Hanggang sa uulitin UNCeans!
(Sanggunian: http://www.akoaypilipino.
eu/gabay/ang-stress-o-tensiyon-atilang-paraan-na-maiwasan-ito)
Report sa Boss NG PANGULO:
(SONA 2013)
by: Bap Bap
Maraming nag-abang sa
ikaapat na State Of the Nation Address (SONA) ng ating Pangulong
Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Mayaman man o mahirap ay tumutok at
masusing nakinig sa bawat sambiting ulat, pambabatikos sa nakaraang
administrasyon, hangarin, pasasalamat at pagmamalaki ng ating kasalukuyang pinuno. Marami ang natuwa,
nakulangan, nag-agam-agam sa talumpati ng pinakamataas na kawani
ng gobyerno. Ngunit iisa pa rin ang
mensaheng nais iparating ng bawat
SONA ng mga Presidente ng ating
bansa. Ito ay ang hamon sa gobyerno at bawat Pilipino na paunlarin pa
ang Pilipinas sa darating pang mga
taon.
Buong pagmamalaking inilahad ng ating pangulo ang mga nagawang proyekto sa ilalim ng kanyang
administrasyon para sa mga sektor
ng edukasyon, kalusugan, trabaho,
transportasyon, enerhiya, turismo,
pangkapayapaan at iba pa.
Kaliwa’t kanan rin ang mga
binitawang hangarin at pangako
ni PNoy, tulad ng pagkakaroon ng
kumpletong pasilidad sa health care
units, pagnanais na magkaroon ng
1:1 ratio sa pagitan ng libro at estudyante bago matapos ang kanyang termino, pagdaragdag ng higit na armas
at mga kagamitan para sa ating sandatahang lakas; LRT Line 1, NLEX at
SLEX Connector, para maibsan ang
bigat ng trapiko sa Las Piñas, Parañaque at Cavite, maging pagpapaunlad sa NAIA 3 at ang pagdaragdag ng
mga paliparan at istasyon ng bus .
Hindi rin naman nakalimutan
ng ating pangulo ang mga taong kanyang nakasama sa pagpapa-unlad
ng ating bansa. Sa bawat tagumpay
na kanyang nakakamit ay sinusuportahan ito ng statistics at testimonya
ng mga taong nakatanggap ng benepisyo.
Kung ating pakikinggan,
pawang magaganda naman ang mga
nagawa at mithiin na proyekto ng Administrasyong Aquino para sa bansa.
Ngunit kung muli nating babalikan at
susuriin ay tila marami pa ring katanungan ang dapat na sagutin.
Una sa listahan ay ang tungkol sa Freedom of Information Bill
na hindi man lamang nabanggit sa
kanyang talumpati. Ayon kay Leonor
Briones, dating National Treasurer,
“Kung tayo ang boss niya, kailangan natin ng impormasyon, sila ang
ating alipin”. Dagdag pa niya, isa ito
sa pangunahing bunga kung bakit
napatalsik sa puwesto si dating Chief
Justice Renato Corona. Magbibigay
sana ito ng higit na kapangyarihan sa
mga mamamayan para sa pangako
at isinusulong na transparency ng
pamahalaan ngunit hanggang ngayon wala pa rin itong matibay na sandalan. Pangalawa ay ang kakulangan
na matugunan ang mga walang tra-
baho sa bansa. Patuloy ang pagdami
ng mga nagsisipagtatapos na mga
mag-aaral sa kolehiyo at sa mga bokasyunal na kurso ngunit hindi pa rin
nagbabago ang statistics sa bilang
ng trabaho na maaaring pasukan
ng mga bagong graduate na mga
mag-aaral. Panghuli na tila nawaglit
sa SONA ng ating pangulo ay ang
lumalalang kondisyon ng buhay ng
mga mamamayan dahil sa patuloy na
pagtaas ng mga bilihin.
Ayon kay PNoy, gumaganda
na ang lagay ng ating ekonomiya.
Kung gumaganda nga ang lagay ng
ekonomiya, bakit hindi pa rin ito nararamdaman ng ordinaryong mamamayan? Kung iisipin at bubusisiin,
marami pang butas na dapat bigyang
pansin sa kanyang SONA.
Sa aking punto de vista,
pinakagusto ko ay ang bahagi na
kung saan pinasaringan niya ang mga
tiwaling opisyal ng gobyerno. Ngunit
sa tuwing nababanggit niya ang mga
“napagtagumpayan ng kanyang administrasyon” ay lagi na lamang niya
itong inihahambing sa nakalipas na
panunungkulan. Ang tanong: Bakit
pa? Para saan pa? Kung ang pangunahing layunin ng kanyang pamumuno ay ang pagsupil sa korapsyon,
tila ba sa kanyang mga pinagsasabi
ay ang dating administrasyon lamang
ang may kasalanan na tulad nito.
Hindi ba’t ang nararanasang problema natin sa kasalukuyan ay bunga
ng matagal na proseso na nakatala
sa ating kasaysayan at hindi lamang
likha ng isang dekada ng panunungkulan? Bakit hindi na lang ituon ang
mga oras na ito sa pagbibigay atensyon sa mga suliranin ng bansa sa
halip na patuloy na pakialaman ang
imahe ng nakaraang admistrasyon.
Kung
tutuusin,
talagang
maraming problema ang kinakaharap ng bawat naging pinuno ng ating
bansa ngunit hindi malaking pasanin
kung bawat Pilipino ay makikiisa at
makikipagtulungan. Dahil ang Pilipinas ay hindi lang nakasalalay sa pangulo kundi sa bawat mamamayang
Pilipino. Ang bawat hamon sa atin ng
kapalaran ay nararapat na pasanin
ng bawat isa at bigyang solusyon ng
sama-sama.
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The Democrat
FEATURES
USG prods Empowerment, Service and Leadership
by: Jane de Jesus
“It is not how you start it that
tells success, but rather, it is how you
end it that concludes something into
success,” says Ms. Karen Kay Caranza, USG President.
That is the quote that guides
her into every achievement and endeavor that she takes, and now, as the
head of the central student Organization of all colleges here in the university. She is known as Miss Pres, Ate K
and Mama K to the Execab members
and volunteers. Before she became
the president of the University Student
Government, she was first known as
she won the title of the 1st ABS-CBN
News Casting Competition. Still, after
what she had achieved, she remained
simple, kind, approachable and a
down-to-earth leader.
Ate K wants to push forth student participation in each universitywide activity, that’s why she prepared
year-long activities that would streng-
then the relationship among the departments and give true leadership service
to the entire college student in the
University. “OPLAN Tanungan: Balik
Eskwelahan,” General Orsem, Book
Launching Activity and Mass Induction
are some of the activities that was already spearheaded by the USG.
Upcoming event for this month
is the Mr. and Ms. Palaro 2013 with the
theme: Battle of the Musical Genres. It
entails genres like 60’s Rock and Roll,
80’s Pop, Latin Music, Classical, Heavy
Metal, Hip-hop Rap, RNB and K Pop
that will be represented by each department. There will be a Float Competition
also during the opening of the Intramurals on the 27th of August.
Ate K says, “The USG would
also initiate activities that will encapsulate student partnership and camaraderie, provide opportunities for social
responsibility, awareness and to help
venture and develop potential leaders
and talent among students.”
Other planned activities for this
year of USG focuses more on leadership training, service and comradeship
such as: Community Extension Service
(September); World Teacher’s Day Celebration and Walk of Fame: Parade of
Achievers (October); Lider Estudyante:
Convention on Campus Leadership
(November); Star ng Pasko: Gift Giving
Activity (December); and Bicol Literature Festival (February).
“Camaraderie reigns at USG,”
says one of my co-execab member.
A simple yet significant quote that is
genuine among us. Being part of the
group, we don’t just enjoy the privilege
and authority of being one, but we also
ascertain that we perform our duties
and responsibilities. Indeed, as part of
our leadership training, USG opens the
door to students who want to experience and expose themselves in the
art of leadership and service through
the Student Volunteers Program or “IVolunteer.” The students who joined
the program are designated into groups
that have different executive functions
with the ExeCab members as the Committee Heads for each group. As of
now, there are more than 30 volunteers
who joined the program.
The USG ExeCabs and Volunteers. There are 15 college students
from different departments that was
chosen to be part of the Executive department or commonly known as ExeCabs. All possessing the talent and
wisdom, Execabs, apart from their nuances, are bound together to perform a
function.
The USG Adviser, Mr. Salvador
Arcilla Jr. is a professor from the College of Business and Accountancy who
teaches Math and Infotech subjects.
Sir Buddy, as what Ate K calls him, was
once the adviser of CBA College Board
and had already been USG’s Adviser.
Dr. Eduardo H. Sison: Mover of Change
by: Bap Bap
Innovation depicts his unequaled character. Dr. Eduardo H. Sison is the epitome of true service to the
UNCeans. His expertise in business
management paves the way to constantly bring aggressive innovations in
the University.
Last March 1, Sir Bong has
been appointed by the Chairman of
the Board of Trustees as the new Vice
President for Administration. His unsurpassed business ideas have resulted to
various positive changes in the University.
Prior to his confirmation as the
new VPA, he attended various special
training programs locally and internationally that enhanced his business
cognizance.
He finished his BS Mechanical
Engineering degree at the University
of Santa Clara in California. He has
a Master’s Degree in Business Man
For five years, twelve months a
year, four weeks a month, seven days a
week...
This type of fate makes me sick.
Yeah dude, the reality kills me inside.
However, the more the situations get
worse, the more I feel excited. The more
I become used to make it funny, the more
I get so jolly.
Monday is a bright morning
when I almost have to tumble down the
stairs carrying a bucket on one hand and
a towel on my shoulder. It suggests falling
in line with sleepyheads twirling their unkempt hair and afterwards seeing myself
rushing through the bathroom. Oh God!
This daily routine causes me itches. It’s
a five-minute shower while with consecutive knocks at the bathroom door when
your turn exceeds the period of bathing.
Then, it’ll be more disgusting if by 9AM,
you’ll get roasted by the smoke from
sooty mufflers and rays from the burning
rays of sun. I remembered how one of my
classmates asked me one morning, “Are
you sick? Why hadn’t you taken a bath
this morning, huh?” Then I answered
quickly, “Porke ba alang na tulos buhok
ko, dae na nagkarigos?”
Tuesday is the night when I have
to devote a hundred pounds of eye bags
for Technical Drawing. It means a marathon between the thick Integral Calculus
book and my drooping head. Oh God! It
freaks me out! The life-sized megaphone
agement at Asian Institute of Management. He took Doctor of Philosophy
in the University of Nueva Caceres.
Sir Bong is indubitably a business tycoon. He has been the special
assistant to the late President, Dr. Dolores H. Sison from 2008-2011. With
this, Sir Bong was able to hone his
skills as an educational manager. With
his experiences in the business world,
his business expertise is beyond question. He is currently the Chief Executive
Officer of the AMS Press, President of
Traveltech Inc. and one of the business
partners of Haciendas de Naga.
Aside from business, he is also
known as an expert tennis player being
certified by the US Professional Tennis Association. He is also a certified
Confederation Mondiale des Activities
Subaquatiques (CMAS France) Level 3
scuba instructor. He is also an excellent
golfer. No doubt, he gave way to make
blurts, “Lights off by twelve! Lights off by
twelve!”
One midnight, I remembered
what my roommate whispered, “Hanep
padi, pugulan mo ako, kundi makakagadan na ‘ko ning tawo!” Well, It’s
okay. It’s a thumb up for me if he’ll keep
that monster’s mouth shut.
Wednesday is the day when the
campus corridors demand for stylish outfits. I could always laugh at myself thinking that I can never be fashionable as the
others do. Right here is a lanky guy having only six shirts and four faded jeans in
the closet. Oh God! Would it be proper
to reveal that I got
one of my jeans
from a friend during our acquaintance party? It’s
by: Debbie
the branded one
which I forgot to
return. And how about sayin’ that I love
the shirt with the imprinted statement
“Never Give Up”? I remembered how my
brother once noticed me wearing that
pants, “Uy, bago pantalon mo ngunyan
ah. Bet ko ang design.”
“Yes bro, shopping-shopping din
minsan ‘pag may time.”, I replied.
Thursday, is the evening when
I’m abounded with stinky clothes in the
hamper. I’m annoyed when I get calluses every time I wash my clothes. This
is more terrible than mowing tall grasses
sports program his priority for the UNCeans.
As the new VPA, he does not
see UNC as an educational institution
but rather a business selling education.
He also shares that in order for us to be
successful we must have three things
in mind. First, everything is a preparation; second, we must have the sense
of urgency; and lastly, we need profitable competitive skills.
According to our first-rate official, we can expect from the school in
the next few years the aggressiveness
for enhancement and development of
our facilities. He envisions the University to have world-class electronic library,
improve our quadrangle, and build a
comfy auditorium. He also asks for the
assistance of the students and employees to help him in monitoring the development of the school.
His advice to all UNCeans is to
study hard; be active and learn to empathize since UNC will be undergoing
rigorous profitable change for the better
in the future.
in the rice field way back home. Next
time I’ll take my girlfriend to our boarding
house and ask her to do the laundry for
me. Then later, invite her for a dinner as a
reward. Or if she wants to, she can spend
the rest of the night with me. Hmmm…it
sounds like waking up the next morning,
hearing the cry of a baby, yet, I ain’t ready
for that either!
By 10pm, this’ll be followed with
lecture notes to scan for the line-up of
quizzes for tomorrow. I prayed this won’t
become an epic fail again. I can still remember when I got lost at studying when
a board mate invited me to his room for a
mini party. That was
pretty cool since
t’was a celebration
for his and his girl’s
It’s awkDelatado break-up.
ward to see him acted like, “Thank you
Lord! Sabi ko na Men, hinalat ko talaga
ni! Sabi ko na, tiwala lang talaga!”
Friday is the moment when my
nerves grow excited for both fear and enthusiasm. It always feels like winning a
bet for a Miami Heat game every time I
realize that I’m going home on this day.
Though I’m drenched in numerous equations during quizzes, it inspires me to
perform well when I know I got something
to smile about at the end of the day. Add
to that, I know I got my crush seated before me. Well, I love her long hair hanging
straight in front of me, but then, it bothers
me ‘cause it keeps me from glancing at
her paper, peering at her answers.
Nevertheless, for cool guys,
Friday means loafing around the main
streets with cute girls on their sides. It
means staying late at night in the arcade
or jamming with friends in a luxurious restaurant. But these are for cool guys only,
for hot men like me…dahhh! (Rolled
eyeballs) I’d rather enjoy the weekends
toning my abdominal muscles. Would
you mind me asking you to join me unhitch the water buffaloes? (Winks)
Yeah dude, after glaring at
the busy streets I’ll be finally off for the
misty grass in the meadows. After getting
sleepless nights for drawing the plates,
I’ll be enjoying a nap in a hammock by
the riverbank. After hearing the blares
of the landlady, I’ll be listening to my
mother’s sweet voice for the weekends.
After all, I might admire the nightlife in the
city but I’d always long for the dawn in
my hometown. The school where I first
learned to become the way I was before,
I am today and I will be tomorrow... how I
wish it wouldn’t change.
If I could only make every day
as Friday, I’d make Friday my forever…
at least…for five years, twelve months a
year, four weeks a month, seven days a
week.
Friday
Dr. Eduardo H. Sison
The Democrat
FEATURES
Lotto: Sagot nga ba sa Kahirapan?
Ginulat
ng
Philippine
Charity Sweeptakes Office ang
sambayanan sa kanilang anunsyo
sa pagtaas ng presyo ng tiket sa
ilang laro tulad ng 6/42, 6/45, 6/49
at Grand Lotto 6/55. Ngunit sa
kabila nito, marami pa rin ang mga
Pilipinong tumataya sa nasabing
laro. Marami ang nagbabakasakali,
umaasang makakamit ang milyonmilyong premyo.
Halos araw-araw kung ipakita sa telebisyon ang mga mahabang pila sa mga tayaan ng lotto.
Marami ang mga naghahangad,
marami ang mga nangangarap sa
pangakong hatid ng limpak-limpak
na salapi. Sa isang bansang tulad ng Pilipinas, kung saan isa sa
bawat tatlong Pilipino ang nabubuhay sa kakarampot na kita bawat
araw, hindi nakapagtataka ang bilang ng mga gustong manalo sa
lotto. Maaring ito na nga ang sagot
sa kahirapan ng karamihan, ngunit
by: Bap Bap
ang malaking halagang ito ay sumasalamin din sa noon pa man ay
suliranin na ng maraming Pilipino –
ang pagkalulong sa sugal.
Ayon
kay
Archbishop
Emeritus
Oscar
Cruz,
ang
masuwerteng nagwagi sa lotto ay
may posibilidad na maging talunan,
dahil sa mga kaakibat na suliraning
kalakip ng kanyang pagkapanalo
tulad ng ibayong pag-iingat laban sa
mga masasamang loob. Bukod pa
rito ang katotohanang pag-aari ng
maraming tao ang salaping kanyang
napanalunan. Kung iisiping mabuti,
ang milyon-milyong piso ay mula sa
milyon-milyong Pilipinong tumataya
sa lotto --- malaking halaga na
nagpapakita na milyon-milyon din
ang nalululong sa bisyong tila naging
bahagi na ng ating kultura.
Sa kabilang banda, hindi
masasabing masama ang pagsusugal. Ayon sa Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Games of chance or
wagers are not in themselves contrary to justice. They become morally unacceptable when they deprive
someone of what is necessary to
provide for his needs and those of
others. The passion for gambling
risks being enslavement. Unfair wagers and cheating at games constitute grave matters unless the damage inflicted is so slight that the one
who suffers it cannot reasonably
consider it significant.”
Sa makatuwid, masasabi lamang na masama ang pagsusugal
kung gagamitin ito nang labis-labis
hanggang sa puntong maging alipin
na nito ang tao. At sa pagkakataong ito, madalas na maging biktima
ay ang mga mahihirap. Sa paniniwalang ang pagkapanalo sa sugal
ang pinakamabisa at pinakamabilis
na solusyon sa pag-asenso, bagay
na nagiging dahilan upang sa halip
na ipunin ang salaping hawak ay
ipantataya na lamang, sa pag-
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asang lalaki ito kung susuwertihing
manalo.
Hindi masama ang mangarap ng magandang buhay. Ngunit
hindi ba’t higit na mas matamis
kung makakamtan ito sa sariling sikap? Isang magandang halimbawa
ay ang paghahanapbuhay nang
marangal, hindi agaran ang asenso, ngunit sa kabilang banda, higit
ang madarama nating kapayapaan
ng kalooban. Sa halip na gamitin
ang salapi sa pagsusugal, mas mainam kung ito ay gugulin sa tamang
paraan at pahalagahan sapagkat
ito ay nagmula sa ating pagsisikap
at pagtitiyaga.
Sa
pagsusugal,
hindi
tiyak ang pagkapanalo. Ngunit sa
pagsisikap, sa sandaling ibigay mo
ang lahat-lahat upang umasenso,
siguradong-sigurado ang iyong
pagkapanalo.
Dugong Buhay
by: Jorelyn Marasigan
“Dae dapat bakalon, dae
dapat ipabakal. It’s a noble cause”
ayon kay Dr. Leslie B. Villamora,
university physician at siyang tagapagtaguyod ng proyekto, ng tanungin ko siya tungkol sa Blood
Donation. Nagsimula ito dalawang
taon na ang nakakaraan. Hulyo ang
araw ng pagbibigay ng dugo o blood
donation day sa ating unibersidad
kasabay sa pagdiriwang ng Founders Day. Isinusulong ito ng National
Voluntary Service Program ng Department of Health para maglingkod
sa tao na makapagbigay ng sapat
at malinis na dugo, halimbawa sa
mga pasyente na may dengue, sa
mga biktima ng pananaksak na nau-
busan ng dugo, at sa mga nanay na
naubusan ng dugo dahil sa panganganak, ito ay napakalaking tulong sa
kanila.
Malaking tulong ito lalo na
kung lahat tayo ay makikiisa sa
nasabing programa. Hindi lang
sila ang pwede mong natulungan
dahil kahit ikaw mismo na nagbigay
ng dugo ay may benepisyo rin na
makukuha. Malalaman mo kung ano
ang type ng dugo mo, malalaman
mo pa kung malusog ka o kung
mababa ang iyong hemoglobin, at
kung mayroon kang nakakahawang
sakit tulad ng HIV, Hepa, at Malaria.
At sa pagbibigay ng dugo malilinis
nito at mapapalitan ng bago dahil
ang Bone Marrow ay magpoprodyus
ng bagong dugo para sa sirkulasyon
ng dugo sa ating katawan at higit
sa lahat maipagmamalaki mo ang
iyong sarili dahil may buhay kang
nailigtas.
Humigit kumulang ay nasa
dalawang daan at limampung yunit
(250 unit) na ang nasa blood bank
na ngayon ay higit na rito na pwede
nating magamit anumang oras na
ating kailanganin kapag tayo naman
o ang isa sa mga mahal natin sa
buhay ang mangailangan ng dugo
at sa taong ito ay nadagdagan
naman dahil sa pakikiisa ng mga
estudyante sa adhikaing ito.
Ayon kay Dr. Villamora hindi lang
empleyado at estudyante ang
mayroong benepisyo dito, ang
kapamilya natin ay pwede at libre ng
mabibigyan ng tulong nito. Dagdag
niya, huwag na nating hintayin na
tayo mismo ang makaranas ng
ganitong pangangailangan bago
natin maisip ang kahalagahan
ng pagbibigay ng dugo. Mas
maganda sa pakiramdam na tayo
ang nakakatulong hindi ‘yung tayo
ang nangangailangan ng tulong.
Kaya sana sa pamamagitan nito
ay mabuksan ko rin hindi lang
ang mga mata pati na rin ang isip
at puso nyo para sa pagtulong sa
kapwa kahit sa simpleng paraan.
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The Democrat
OPINION
UNC-Issue on selling:
Deal or No Deal?
Being the first University in
the Bicol Region, University of Nueva Caceres bears its remarkable
motto, “Non Scholae Sed Vitae”
(Not of School, But of Life). Clouded by some rumors that our University was said to have agreement
with other popular University, the
De La Salle University, the students
are confused. Allegedly, DLSU was
about to buy the goodwill and foundation of UNC by offering with certain high technological systems that
would help to improve the process
of transaction here in our University. In exchange to this, the name
that recognizes the identity of being
UNCeano and UNCeana would be
replaced with their name which obviously would change the tradition
and management system of UNC.
This kind of story is somewhat unknown to other groups in
our University. It is an alarming issue that our administration would
make a decision to give its power
and function to a hefty University
outside the Bicol Region. Also, the
control with respect to its business
transactions and other affairs would
no longer be solely handled by Bicolanos.
According to the statement
given by our Vice President for Administration, Dr. Eduardo H. Sison,
he confirmed that UNC is NOT for
sale. Hence, the rumor regarding
the said agreement does not support any legitimacy that UNC is to
be managed by any University predominantly DLSU. Our University
will remain as it is.
Looking ahead on what
may happen connotes a revolution.
There will be a big transformation
on the image carried by our University. From the standard practices that we are commemorating its
foundation for 65 years of existence
in the Bicol Region, we can say that
TATAK PINOY
by: Angeles Basquiña, Jr.
Pilipino at ang
Wikang Filipino
“Good day everyone!”,
“Assalaamu alaikum!”, “Buenas
dias!”,”konnichiwa!” “Ni hao!”,
“Namaste!”, “Magandang araw”
THE DEMOCRAT
Editorial Board
A/Y 2013-2014
John Paul Louie L. Abe
Ryan A. Agustin
Angeles R. Basquiña, Jr.
Ian Howell P. Boquiron
Christine C. Paular
BOARD OF EDITORS
Jane de Jesus
CIRCULATION MANAGER
Debbie Delatado
Jorelyn Marasigan
FEATURE WRITERS
Catherine Bena T. Ollete
LITERARY WRITER
Joshua Ogarte
Jose Mari Balote
CARTOONISTS
Juvin M. Durante
LAYOUT ARTIST
Ruby L. Bandola
MODERATOR
Shirley A. Genio
FILIPINO CRITIQUE
Habang nag-iisip ako ng
iba’t ibang paraan ng pagbati sa
mga banyagang wika, napagtanto ko na mas mainam pa
rin palang gamitin ang wikang
aking kinamulatan, ang wikang
Filipino. Wala akong dapat na
ikabahala kung may kritiko,
dahil alam ko na kakaunti na
lamang ang may kasanayan
sa paggamit ng wikang ito gayung ito ang kadalasan nating
ginagamit. Marahil ay may
tinamaan agad ako, sana mayroon!
Maaaring ako ang magiging iba sa pahayagang ito;
una, dahil sa ginagamit ko ang
wikang Filipino at ang pangalawa ay dahil sa napapanahon
ang aking pagtalakay. Siya nga
ba?
Marahil
ay
maraming magbibigay ng reaksyon
sa kolum na ito. May magsasabing maaari naman akong
magsulat patungkol sa mga
makabago at lumang batas na
umiiral sa ating bansa, mga
programa at pasilidad sa loob
ng ating unibersidad, mga karanasan kasalukuyan panahon
o kaya naman ay tungkol sa
kalagayan ng mundo. Sa katunayan, napakaraming paksa
ang maaari kong talakayin,
our identity as UNCeano and UNCeana will still be imprinted by Red
and Gray touch in all attires. We can
still venerate the legacy of our beloved founder Dr. Jaime Hernandez
Sr. every month of July. We can still
feel the so called “Home of Bicolano Educators”. We will stand tall
and proud announcing to the world
that we are UNCeans. Remember,
we have our own name hoisting the
flag of Red and Gray since we are
one of the most popular schools
nationwide. We are not about to let
it be wrapped up with other distinctiveness.
As the recent affirmative
progress in our facilities and constructions, there are no indications
of renouncing the controls in management of our University. Thus,
UNC will remain as UNC. No one
can change it. The Greyhound will
continue to dominate the academe
with graceful power.
‘yun nga lamang ay mas naakit
akong magsulat tungkol sa kalagayan ng “na ating Wikang
Pambansa, ang wikang Filipino.” Aaminin ko, kahit ako ay
nakararanas ng pagdurugo ng
ilong sa muling pagsulat gamit
ang Wikang ito. Napakatagal
na rin mula ng ginamit ko ito
sa loob ng silid-aralan, sa pagsusulat at sa pangkaraniwang
pakikipagtalastasan.
Nagagalak ako’t hindi pa tuluyang
mapurol ang aking mga pananalita, samantalang hindi ko pa
naman kabisado ang mga banyagang wika tulad ng Ingles,
Espanyol at Latin.
Sa napakatagal kong
obserbasyon, napansin ko na
‘di hamak na mas mahuhusay ang ilang propesyonal na
manggagawa at karamihang
mag-aaral na Pilipino sa paggamit ng Ingles. Paumanhin sa
matatamaan, pero mas pinasanay sa atin ang wikang ito;
mula sa mga aklat, pagsasalita
sa loob ng silid-aralan, mga opisina at pagdalo sa magagarang
okasyon. Sa pananaw ng halo
s nakararami, maging ng isang
tulad ko na kapag mahusay ka
sa pag sasalita ng Wikang Ingles ay matalino, edukado at
nasa magandang estado ka sa
lipunang ito.
Wika ang pundasyon ng
matibay na bansa, dito nagsimula ang pagkakaunawaan
hanggang sa pag-unlad nito.
Nagdudulot ito ng matatag na
ekonomiya at mataas na respeto mula sa mga kapanalig
na bansa. Nagsisilbing tulay ito
sa mga namamagitang bansa.
Sa muli nating pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika ngayong Agosto, may matingkad
na ba tayong kontribusyon sa
pagpapa-unlad ng ating sariling wika? Napakarami nang
tao ang tumutulong maisakatuparan lamang ang pagsagip sa
humihinang paggamit ng ating
wika at napakatagal na rin ng
panahon ang ginugugol para
lamang maikintal sa ating mga
kabataan ang responsibilidad
natin sa pagsagip sa ating sariling wika. Tuwing Agosto lamang ba tayo magpapakita ng
interes sa pagtangkilik nito?
Hindi ba maaaring araw-araw
ay buwan ng Agosto?
Lagi nating tatandaan
na ang tunay na pagmamahal
sa ating bansa ay hindi lamang
nasusukat kung gaano tayo
nagsasakripisyo para sa ating
mga kababayan, kung paano
natin ipinagmamalaki ang ating
mga talento sa mundo at kung
hanggang kailan tayo maglilingkod, sapagkat ang tunay na
pagmamahal sa ating bansa
ay ang lubusang pagyakap na
tayo’y dugong Pilipino at sa
patuloy na pagpapa-unlad ng
ating wikang pambansa hanggang sa huling henerasyon ng
ating lahi hindi lang sa isip at sa
salita kundi sa gawa.
Ikaw ba ay isang Pilipino? Kung gayon, manalamin
ka!
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OPINION
nos are movie-fanatics. We really spend money as much as we
can, just to watch the movies that
somehow caught our emotions.
I hope you wouldn’t mind
reading this column for the moment for any reason or for no reason at all.
So let’s get the ball rolling.
THE FRONTLINER
by: John Paul Abe
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It would rather be awkward
to welcome our students in the
University since they have been
here for some time already. So let
me just say God bless, good luck
and enjoy your stay!
Well, it’s been quite a vortex of lessons, projects, assignments and other stuffs. It’s definitely brain-cracking and energy
draining. Good thing for me is
that hopefully this would be my
last year as an undergraduate.
I’m just so fortunate that our boss
finally allowed me to have my
own column.
So, let me welcome you
to the first edition of The Frontliner (and hopefully not the last).
This time, I’ll give you the Top 5
highest grossing Filipino Film of
all time. We all know that Filipi-
I think that I shall never see,
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is
pressed,
Against the earth’s sweet flowing
breast.
A tree that looks at god all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray.
A tree that may in summer wear,
A nest of robins in her hair.
Upon whose bosom snow has
lain,
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like
me,
But only god can make a tree.
- Joyce Kilmer, Tree
Six hundred and fiftyone trees are scheduled to be
cut once the Department of
Public Works and Highways’
(DPWH) road - widening
program starts. The news
recently caught the attention
of environmental advocates as
the move was seconded by the
City Environment and Natural
Resources office (CENRO).
According to the data presented by CENRO after their inventory, some of the giant trees
are about 40 to 60 years old and
varies from narra, mango, acacia, mahogany and talisay. Included in the affected trees are
those which stood at the national
TOP 5: The Mistress (2012)
With the total gross income of Php262.82M, “The Mistress” holds the fifth place. It is a
romantic melodrama film directed
by Olivia Lamasan starring Bea
Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz. It
tells the story of a young woman
who is torn between the affections of her two lovers. One is a
young bachelor who brings passion into her life. The other is a
married man who has kept her as
his mistress for years. The film
was also well acclaimed by people and received mostly positive
reviews from the critics.
TOP 4: No Other Woman (2011)
“No Other Woman” is a
2011 romantic drama film starring
Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay and
Cristine Reyes. It currently holds
the fourth spot having earned
Php278.39M. The film was regarded as one of the memorable
romance-drama for Filipinos. The
film shows how a man fails in the
face of temptation and how yielding to it can take away everything
he has deemed important in his
life.
As a cautionary tale, “No
Other Woman” succeeds at a
time when imperfect relationships abound, being a reminder
that every willful act has its consequences.
TOP 3: The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin (2011)
Earning
Php329.46M,
“Praybeyt Benjamin” is an action-comedy film starring Derek
Ramsay, Eddie Garcia and Vice
Ganda.
It deals with several issues
in the Philippine society including
the prevailing macho culture, our
caveman treatment of homosexuals, possibilities of civil war and
the global threat of terrorism.
TOP 2: Sisterakas (2012)
“Sisterakas” is a comedy
parody film produced by Star
Cinema and Viva films starring
Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Vice Ganda and
Kris Aquino. With a total gross
income of Php391.4M, it holds
the second place in the highest
grossing Filipino film.
The film has a storyline of
rivalry, forgiveness and fashion.
The film broke box-office records
is just that it dehighway of Conserves another
cepcion Pequeround of brainna, Concepcion
storming.
After
Grande, Del Roall, a 60-year old
sario and Mabotree is a whole
lo. In addition to
lot different from
this, according to
a newly planted
DPWH officials,
tree, isn’t it?
every tree about
Given the
to be cut will be
GRAY MATTER
situation, most
replaced with 50
by: Ian Howell Boquiron
of the Nagueños
new trees of the
DWPH:
Cars
first,
are whole-heartsame variety.
trees
later
edly against the
Indeed,
the idea of road widening was a move to tear down these vulneperfect solution to the escalating rable old trees, not just because
problem of the city in terms of it is morally inappropriate to cut
traffic. As what almost everyone them down just to give way for
noticed and experienced, at times the growing population of vehiespecially peak hours, heavy cles in the city but because most
traffic awaits those passengers of us are aware of the harm that
and private vehicle owners at it might cause us if ever they are
Magsaysay avenue, Roxas removed.
In a petition made by MISAvenue, Panganiban Drive and those at the Maharlika highway. SION Naga, they emphasized
But, it is just the means by which the advantages that trees prothis outstanding solution is to be vide for the people. Theyprovide
implemented that majority of us oxygen, lessen air pollution, give
cannot accept.
shades, serve as wind breakers,
As what Mayor John Bon- provide shelter for different anigat said, condemning these big, mals, fight soil erosion, and reold trees aging 40 to 60 years old duce the risk of flooding as they
would be painful. Well, if we’ll absorb excess water.
It is clearly identifiable that
come to think of it, after all the time and efforts of the Nagueños the difference an old tree can
to plant and carefully attend to make is much more outstanding
the growth of each tree, I think it than that of a newly planted one.
13
in the Philippines upon its nationwide release in theaters.
TOP 1: It Takes A Man And A
Woman (2013)
Hurray for John LloydSarah supporters! Being the top
grosser with Php600M, the John
Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo
starrer romantic-comedy film is
the most successful Filipino film
to date in terms of box office revenues.
The film broke many boxoffice records in the history of
Philippine Cinema. It grossed a
whopping Php32.6 M on its opening day. It beats the action flick
“G.I. Joe: Retaliation” on its two
days frame gross over Php65M.
It reached the Php100M mark
on its fourth day of showing and
Php200M on its 8th day. After two
weeks, the film managed to reach
Php300M mark. Lastly, the film
topped the Philippine Box Office
for four consecutive weeks, becoming the first Filipino film to do
so.
“It Takes A Man and A
Woman” tackles the story of forgiveness, second chances and
real definition of true love.
That would be all for now.
If you have questions, you can
follow me on Twitter: @pj_version.See you around UNCeans!
Even though they replace it with
50’s or 100’s of its kind, the difference they could make is too
far compared to that of a single
old one.
The problem of the
city in terms of traffic is still
bearable and would pose
minimal attention if only there
is an adequate number of traffic
enforcers placed on each of the
road intersections.
I think that the best solution for this is to create a rough estimate of the range that the road
widening program might occupy,
for four lanes that is, and plant a
new tree on the spot where they
could grow and stand proud so
that when the time comes that it
is inevitable for the old trees to
be cut, they are mature enough
to replace the trees torn.
As what I can remember,
it is the DPWH themselves that
said ‘it takes years to grow a tree
but only takes a minute to cut
it’. Well then, if this is the case,
they can now start to plant a new
one in place of the trees about
to be cut in the near future. Instead of wasting their time and
fund establishing fun runs and
the like, why don’t they just plant
trees and raise the environmental awareness of the people.
UNC PALARO 2013:
Will you take ashes or trophies?
by: Angeles R. Basquiña Jr.
Green magnates, Yellow
perspectives, Blue pens, Pink
stethoscopes, Orange stallions,
Red dominions, Brown bullets,
Violet laws or Gray papers, which
competitive college will take the
torment dose of defeat in ashes?
Who among these colleges will
acclaim the total supremacy for
the shining trophies of absolute
triumph?
As August 27 is fast
approaching, each and every
college of the University of Nueva
Caceres is now amidst of drastic
preparations, intensive plans and
full blast practices for the most
awaited UNC PALARO 2013 that
will make the Gymnasium once
again lively with deafening shouts
and burning cheers of UNCeans.
For the seven days of long
fun games and sports events, the
University assures that this year’s
Palaro will be one of the most
exciting, attractive and enjoyable
physical development for both
students’ development and colleges’
camaraderie because of its new
system and additional games.
Bracket
System in
UNC
Palaro ‘13
A new bracket system in all
colleges for both regular and fun
games will be used by the University Sports Development Office in this
year’s UNC PALARO. There will be
two brackets, the A which is composed of CBA, EA and Educ while
the B is composed of Nursing, CS,
AS, CJE, Law and Graduate Studies.
This kind of system was
made through the intensive study
and with the efforts of Mr. Antonio
H. Sison Jr, Chairperson of Sports
Development and Mr. Macario
Gontang Jr., Assistant Chairman of
Sports Development. It is in the rule
which explains that those colleges
having above 400 students population will be categorized in bracket A
and will compete for regular games
among themselves. On the other
hand, those colleges with below
400 student population will be categorized in bracket B will do the
same with the former.
With this new system, according to Mr. Roel Rosales, Chairperson for UNC Palaro fun games,
there will be two winners for basketball and volleyball (men and
women) coming from both bracket
A and B. Thus, this system is just
part of the innovation at the same
time experimentation of the University to provide an avenue for more
productive and strong participation
of all colleges.
“We are experimenting this
format to cut-down the events and
give opportunity to other colleges
to win the top places in the regular
games,” Rosales said.
Moreover, if this new system will become effective and successful, the said office will adopt it
for the upcoming years. (Angeles R.
Basquiňa, Jr.)
The UNC Palaro composed
of two major sports events, the
regular games – basketball and
volleyball, both men and women and
the fun games- modified marathon,
three-point shooting, free throw
shooting, kick baseball, modified
dodge ball, soccer, patintero,
open chess, 4-man relay, Frisbee
catching and 3-man volleyball.
Mr., Ms.
Palaro to
highlight
Intrams ‘13
To bring a new savor to the
eyes of the UNCeans, the University
Student Government (USG) presents
Mr. and Ms. Palaro 2013 to set off to
the music world.
Alluring beauties, blazing looks
and the musical genres they embody,
candidates for Mr. & Ms. Palaro will certainly hit the notes of every greyhound.
Every department will be a
symbol of certain music genre that they
will depict in the said competition. The
red dominions will surely astound the
house as they will play heavy metal.
The blue studes will captivate our eyes
as they go along with Rhythm ‘n Blues.
The green magnates will groove to the
tune of latin music. On the other hand,
Philippines is the host teams in the 2014 FIBA World the orange stallions will convey us to be
part of the 80’s pop music. K-pop fanacountry for this year’s Federation Cup in Spain.
Internationale de Basketball Am- Meanwhile, present in the tics will surely support the mighty brown
battalion as they jive to the rhythm of
ateur (FIBA) Asia Championship team Gilas are Jimmy Alapag K-Pop. Everyone will go crazy as our
empowered by great shot for (No.4-G), Lewis Alfred Teno- nurses dance the hiphop melody. EA,
showcasing a good lead in the rio (No. 5-G), Jeffrei Allan Chan the fighting maroons of our university
Group E with 4 wins and 1 loss (No. 6-G), Jayson William (No. will chill the audience as they will get
record along with Chinese Taipei, 7-G), Gary David (No. 8-G), Ra- you in classical music. Last but definitely not the least, the Graduate studies
Quatar, Jordan, Japan and Hong nidel De Ocampo (No. 9-F), Ga- department will make the house on fire
Kong in the concluding basket- briel Daniel Norwood (No. 10-G), with their 60’s rock and roll.
ball cup started last August 1-11. Marcus Douthit (No. 11-C), Larry You, UNCeans, have you chosen
now
your bet? Catch the most
Gilas team Pilipinas which Alexander Fonacier (No. 12-G),
anticipated
battle of music genres on
is composed of the toughest play- June Mar Fajardo (No. 13-C), JaAugust 27 at the UNC Sports Palace.
ers from different PBA members peth Aguilar (No. 14-F) and Jean (Jaypee)
are dominating in their bracket af- Marc Pingris (No. 15- F). (Angeles
ter they defeated the teams from R. Basquiňa, Jr.)
Gilas seizes lead Group E
Quatar, 80-70; Jordan, 77-71;
Japan, 90-71; and Hong Kong,
67-55 but a loss from Taipei, 7984. This outrageous performance
paves way for the Gilas to push
through in quarter-finals and face
either of the teams from Group F
composed of Iran, Korea, China,
Kazakhstan, Brunei or India.
From 12 competing basketball teams, only 3 from the
regional elimination round will
qualify and represent the Asian
Japeth Aguilar of Gilas blocked the persevering shot of team South Korea where RP won
the game in the score of 86-79.
A.M.S. PRESS
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